Tiradentes is a historic town in Minas Gerais. It is located near São João del Rei, another well-known historic town, and about 200 km south of state capital Belo Horizonte. In the past, the town was called Arraial Velho de Santo Antônio, later renamed in Vila de São José do Rio das Mortes, and in Sao José del Rei. The current name is due to the revolutionary leader Tiradentes, who headed a rebellion in 1792 against Portuguese rule, and was later sentenced to death. The town still has many monuments of that time, mainly in the Baroque style. No wonder that many Brazilian and foreign tourists spend their leisure time in Tiradentes, and many opt for a comfortable ride in a carriage, drawn by two horses. The horse couple in the picture had a moment to have some rest.

Guarapari, located in the state of Espírito Santo, is a very popular beach resort. Especially for mineiros (residents of the neighboring state of Minas Gerais), since this huge state – equivalent of the surface of France and Switzerland together – has no coastline. Therefore, it is not surprising that the town has many hotels, inns, restaurants and bars. Many owners are mineiros, and many refreshments typical of Minas Gerais can be found there. For this, the mineiros will feel themselves at home on the beach of the neighboring state. You’ll find lots of families with children there. The kids are thrilled to be able to play on the beach. They bring along their own toys. Like this yellow dump truck, which has proved useful for transporting beach sand. But where is the little owner?